amputate

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He did his best to amputate above the sickly parts in the hope of saving the patient’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Last week, he had surgery to amputate his right hand, and is due to undergo further life-changing surgery to both his legs and his other hand on Thursday.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Shaymaa was rushed to Nasser Hospital, where doctors quickly decided to amputate.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

Doctors in Egypt sought to amputate beneath his right shin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

“Of course, they may have to amputate Dad’s foot. Colonel Hopalong Meecham,” Mary Anne said.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy